CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CONCESSIONS AND BENEFITS
AVAILABLE TO WAR WIDOWS/WAR DISABLED AND
RETIRED/SERVING DEFENCE PERSONNEL
Education
Educational Concessions
Children of Defence personnel killed or disabled in action, including casualties of OP PAWAN and MEGHDOOT, who are studying in educational institutions under the Department of Education are entitled to the following educational concessions (Authority : AG's Branch, Army HQ letter No.56268/Policy/AG/ CW 3(b) dated 17 Aug 90 and Ministry of Human Resources Development (Dept. of Education) letter No.F.14-1/94-School-1 dated 10 Nov 95) :
(a) Complete exemption from tuition fee and other fees levied by the educational institution concerned,
(b) Grants to meet hostel charges in full for those studying in Boarding Schools and Colleges.
(c) Full cost of books and stationery.
(d) Full cost of uniform where this is compulsory.
The above concessions would be available up to and inclusive of the first Degree Course. If any entitled child is, however studying in a Post Graduate Course, the concession would be admissible to him also.
The educational concession is also applicable to the following:
(a) Children of Officers and Personnel below officers rank (PBOR) who have been declared missing
for a period of six months or till the date of return of the missing officer or PBOR, whichever is
earlier.
(b) Children of prisoners of war.
(c) Widows of officers and men of Armed Forces including Para military personnel killed during Indo
Pak conflict of 1971.
(d) Children of war widow would continue to get the educational concession even if she re-marries.
Admission into Professional Colleges
Medical and Engineering. Around 28 seats in MBBS and one seat in BDS and 2 seats in Engineering College at Annamalai University are available through KSB for wives/widows and wards of categories of Defence personnel in the following order of priority:
(a) Killed in action.
(b) Disabled in action and boarded out from service.
(c) Died while in service with death attributable to military service.
(d) Disabled in service and boarded out with disability attributable to military service.
(e) Gallantry Award/Other Award Winners.
Reservation of seats in IITs. A joint entrance examination is conducted every year by the six IITs for admission to the IITs at Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras and Banaras Hindu University Institute of Technology. Two seats in each of the above six institutes are reserved for children of the Defence/Para Military Force Personnel killed or permanently disabled in action. Such candidates are however, required to qualify in the joint entrance examination.
Reservation in Sainik and Military Schools.
(a) Sainik Schools. 25 percent seats for serving and ex Services personnel.
(b) Military Schools. Reservation of seats for wards of JCOs/ORs: 67 percent & Officers: 20 percent.
Reservation of seats in professional colleges for ex Servicemen and serving personnel granted by States/UTs are covered in the later chapters under each State/UT.
Accommodation in War Memorial Hostels
35 War Memorial Hostels have already been constructed in various Regimental Centres. These hostels provide accommodation to wards of war bereaved, disabled and attributable/non attributable peace time casualties to enable them to pursue their studies. KSB provides Rs.600/ p.m., education grant for each child except in respect of non attributable cases where the grant is Rs.300/ p.m,.
MEDICAL
Entitlement for Medical Treatment from Service Hospitals for ex Service Pensioners and their Families
Ex Service pensioners and their families are entitled to medical treatment from service hospitals under provision of Para 296(O) of RMSAP 1983. The pensioners/widows are required to produce a non employment certificate at the hospital to ensure proper recovery of hospital stoppages vide DGAFMS letter No.1630/ DGAFMS/ DG3A dated 08 Oct 86.
This entitlement card has come into effect from 01 Jan 94.
All ex Service pensioners/widows are advised to get the entitlement card made through Zila/Rajya Sainik Boards.
Medical Benefits for ex Servicemen/Widows and Dependents
Through Service Hospitals and Medical Establishments. Ex Servicemen, their families and families of deceased service personnel drawing pension of any kind are entitled to free out patient treatment at Military Hospitals. These personnel can also be provided in patient treatment in such hospitals subject to certain conditions. 24 MI Rooms and 12 Dental Centres have been created from the funds provided by the Service HQs and KSB for providing medical facilities to ex Servicemen pensioners and their dependents. The location of these MI Rooms and Dental Centres are given as under:
MI Rooms Dental Centres
(a) Large Hospitals
(i) Base Hospital, Delhi (3) Delhi Cantt.
(ii) CH, Chandimandir Chandimandir (1)
(iii) MH, Jalandhar Jalandhar (1)
(iv) MH, Ambala Ambala (1)
(v) 159 GH, Ferozpur
(vi) MH, Amritsar
(vii) 166 MH, Jammu
(viii) 167 MH, Pathankot
(ix) BH, Lucknow Lucknow (1)
(x) MH, Dehradun
(xi) BH, Barrackpore
(xii) CH (EC), Kolkatta Kolkata (1)
(xiii) MH, Jodhpur
(xiv) MH, Agra Cantt
(xv) CH (SC), Pune Pune (1)
(xvi) INHS Asvini, Mumbai Mumbai (1)
(xvii) AF Hospital, Bangalore Bangalore (1)
(xviii) INHS Sanjeevani, Cochin
(b) Small Hospitals
(i) MH, Chennai
(ii) MH, Secunderabad
(iii) MH, Jaipur
(iv) MH, Aurangabad
(v) MH, Dharamshala
(vi) MH, Faizabad
(vii) Trivandrum (1) -
Through State Government Hospitals. Ex-Servicemen can also avail medical treatment from their State Govt. Hospitals as normal State citizens.
Financial Assistance for Medical Treatment
(a) All Ex Servicemen suffering from serious diseases are given financial assistance for treatment in civil hospitals in case they cannot be treated in Military Hospitals and have not availed similar assistance from other sources. These are :
(i) By pass surgery 90% and 75% of the authorised expenditure in case of JCOs/ORs and Officers respectively.
(ii) Angiography -do-
(iii) Kidney/Renal transplant -do-
(iv) Cancer/spastic Paraplegic -do-
(restricted to Rs. 75,000/- per annum)
(v) Coronary Artery Surgery/Angioplasty -do-
(vi) Open Heart Surgery/Valve replacement -do-
(vii) Pace Maker implant -do-
(viii) Stroke -do-
(ix) Arterial Surgery -do-
(x) Prostate Surgery -do-
(xi) Total Joint Replacement -do-
xii) Dialysis -do- (restricted to Rs 75,000/- per annum)
(b) Procedure for Application. Financial assistance for medical treatment for serious diseases mentioned in para (a) above to ex Servicemen and their dependents is available from the Kendriya Sainik Board. For this purpose the individual has to apply to the Secretary, KSB, West Block 4, R K Puram, New Delhi 110 066 through his Zila/Rajya Sainik Board with the following documents:
(i) Original cash receipts in support of medicines purchased for the treatment/operation duly countersigned by the hospital authorities.
(ii) Photocopy of Hospital's discharge slip/prescription slip.
(iii) If the case was referred by Military Hospital, a copy of the Military Hospital's letter referring the case to Civil Hospital.
(iv) The details of financial assistance, if any, received.
(v) If re employed, the details of Medical facilities being provided by the employer.
(vi) If also a civil pensioner, the details of the medical facilities being provided by the Civil authorities to their pensioners.
(vii) Photocopy of discharge book/ex Servicemen Identity Card/ and MBS of AGIF Card.
NOTES
(i) KSB has tied up with different specialised hospitals in the country for direct payment of 90 percent and 75 percent of the stipulated amount on account of treatment of JCOs/ORs & Officers respectively. For the purpose, letter issued by KSB is required to be sent by the ESM to the concerned Hospital.
(ii) Those ex-Servicemen who have been members of AGI/AFGI Medical Benefit Scheme and have already availed financial benefits from them are considered for financial assistance from Kendriya Sainik Board if they go in for subsequent treatment of serious disease and are not eligible for availing AGI/AFGI benefits for any further financial assistance.
TRAVEL
Rail Travel Concession. Govt. of India have announced free rail travel in I Class/II AC Class to the recipients of PVC, Ashok Chakra, MVC, Kirti Chakra, VrC and Shourya Chakra and the widows of posthumous winners of these Gallantry Awards along with a companion. (Ministry of Railways letter No. E(W)96PS 5 6/22 dated 23 Feb 96.)
75 percent concession in rail fare for travel in II Class is available to war widows including those of IPKF and Kargil casualties. This concession can be availed on production of the I Card issued by the KSB.
Air Travel Concession. Following categories of personnel are eligible to 50 percent concession in fare for air travel in domestic flights of the Indian Airlines:
(a) Recipients of Gallantry Awards of Class I & Class II viz., PVC, Ashok Chakra, MVC, and Kirti Chakra.
(b) Permanently war disabled officers who have been invalidated out of service and the dependent members of their families.
(c) War widows of post Independence era.
CSD CANTEEN
Canteen Facilities. In accordance with Army Order AO 32/84, Ex Servicemen and their families and ex-Defence personnel with minimum 5 years of service are entitled to CSD (I) Canteen facilities available in units/establishments. Cadets/Recruits boarded out on medical grounds are also entitled to avail CSD facilities. In addition, the following categories of TA personnel are entitled to canteen facilities after their retirement:
(a) Pension holders for continuous embodied service.
(b) Persons with disability attributable to Military Service.
(c) Gallantry Award Winners.
PRIORITY TELEPHONE FACILITIES
The following categories of subscribers are exempted from payment of Registration Charges and installation charges for priority telephones connection under Non-OYT/Special Category and are entitled to 50 percent concession in normal rental charges. However, Gallantry Award winners are entitled to full concession in normal rental charges. (Authority : Ministry of Communications (Deptt. of Telecom Services) letter No. 2-47/92-PHA dated 19 Mar 93, circular NO 7/2000 dated 13 Jun 2000 and 2.47/92 PHA dt 18 Sep 2000):-
(a) Gallantry Award Winners in the three Services (PVC, Ashok Chakra, MVC, KC, VrC & SC).
(b) War widows.
(c) Disabled soldiers.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE
KSB THROUGH AFFDF/RMDF/DMACP
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM ARMED FORCES FLAG DAY FUND
Grant for Construction/Repair of Houses. 50 percent of the grant, paid to War Widows, War Disabled by the State Govt.s for construction/repair of houses is reimbursed by the KSB subject to a maximum of Rs.10,000/ (KSB letter No.105 SB(7)/EC/91/KSB/D dated 16 Nov 92).
Grant for Marriage of Daughters of War Widow/War Disabled. Kendriya Sainik Board gives a grant of Rs.8,000/ for the marriage of daughters of a war widow or war disabled ex Servicemen whose disability is more than 50 percent
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM RAKSHA MANTRI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND (RMDF)
The following cases of financial assistance from RMDF are considered by KSB:-
(a) Assistance to old infirm Ex-Servicemen/ widows of ESM Rs 1000/- p.m. for two years.
(b) Marriage of daughter Ex-Servicemen/ widows in penury Rs 8,000/-.
(c) Repair of house for ESM/Widows in penury. Rs 10,000/-
(d) Medical treatment Depending on the nature and gravity of ailment Subject to a maximum of Rs 15,000/-
(e) Education of children of ESM/ widows in penury Rs 100/- p.m. per child for max of three children up to XII class.
(f) Other cases in respect of ESM/widows in penury. like natural calamities, accidental or where feels that the case deserves sympathetic consideration) No single transaction to exceed Rs 15, 000/-
Note : The cases of financial assistance from RMDF are submitted by the
concerned Zila/Rajya Sainik Boards to KSB.
DEFENCE MINISTER’S APPELLATE COMMITTEE ON PENSIONS (DMACP)
Cases where family pension claims have been rejected or where disability is neither attributable nor aggravated by military service are given the following types of grants by the DMACP:
(a) Educational allowance Rs 25/ p.m. up to three children of ex Servicemen who were enrolled prior to 01 Jan 85. For personnel enrolled on or after 01 Jan 85, the grant is admissible to only two children. The maximum amount of educational grant is, however, restricted to Rs. 3,000/ .
(b) A lump sum grant up to Rs. 2,000/ to aged parents of the deceased ex Servicemen.
(c) Cost of sewing machine to the wife of deceased/ disabled ex Servicemen.
(d) A one time grant of Rs 1,000/ for daughter's marriage.
Appeals for financial assistance on rejection of pension claims should be made to the Defence Minister's Appellate Committee on pension within six months of rejection of the claim. The appeals are considered by the Committee based on merits of each case and the financial assistance granted which is, subsequently, paid by the Kendriya Sainik Board through the concerned Rajya/Zila Sainik Board.
Ex gratia allowance to Burma Army Pensioners. Burma Army Pensioners who are Indian Nationals and are drawing their pension in India are given ex gratia allowance so as to raise their existing pension and relief drawn thereon to Rs 1275/ per month w.e.f 01 Nov 97. This allowance would be admissible to the families of such pensioners in the event of their death.
Tool Kit for ex Servicemen Technicians. Out of Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, tool kits are provided, amount not exceeding Rs.2,000/ , provided the following conditions are fulfilled:
(a) The ex Serviceman hold the qualification to utilise the tool kit.
(b) The ex Serviceman has the appropriate infrastructure to set up for himself the proposed trade. (KSB letter No.105 SB(7)/EC/91/KSB/D dated 16 Nov 92)
Reimbursement of Interest by way of subsidy on loan taken from Bank for construction of House to war bereaved, war disabled and attributable peace time casualties and their dependents. There is a scheme for re imbursement of interest subsidy on loan taken from Banks by war bereaved, war disabled, attributable peace time casualties and their dependents for construction of houses with the following conditions:
(a) The upper limit is Rs.10,000/ for eligibility of grant of interest subsidy, even though the loan taken may be of a higher amount.
(b) Apart from the Banks, loan taken from reputed organisations in Government/Public Sector Undertakings, LIC. GIC and HUDCO except private organisations are also made eligible for the grant of interest subsidy subject to the condition that the loan given by these organisations are based on genuineness of the requirement and the repaying capacity of the individual.
(c) The rates of the interest subsidy and the period for re payment of loan is as under:
(i) The subsidy will be paid up to a maximum period of five years or the date of final repayment of loan whichever is earlier.
(ii) 50 percent of the interest charges by the Banks or Govt. of Public Sector including LIC, GIC and HUDCO would be reimbursed as interest subsidy.
INSTITUTIONAL WELFARE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY KSB
Sainik Rest House Facility
To facilitate short stay of ex Servicemen during their visit to District HQs in connection with settlement of their pensionary claims, for medical treatment, litigation, etc. a number of Sainik Rest Houses have been established all over the country. At present, there are 243 Sainik Rest Houses in the country. For details of Sainik Rest Houses click here. After Care of ex Servicemen/their dependents for Leprosy/TB etc. in the Cheshire Homes.
Kendriya Sainik Board is providing grants to Cheshire Homes/Raphael Ryder Cheshire International Centre/QMTI so that the ex Servicemen/their dependents inmates are looked after by them. At present the following Cheshire Homes/Centres are being given grants:
(a) Raphael Ryder Cheshire International Centre, Dehradun.
(b) Cheshire Home, Thiruvananthapuram
(c) Cheshire Home, Delhi
(d) Cheshire Home, Lucknow
(e) Cheshire Home, Vellore
(f) Cheshire Home, Bangalore (g) QMTI, Pune
Grant in Aid in respect of Welfare Services undertaken by the Indian Red Cross Society
Annual grant is provided to the Indian Red Cross Society for welfare Services provided by the Society to sick and wounded Servicemen/ex Servicemen in the Armed Forces Hospitals.
Indian Gorkha Ex Servicemen Welfare Organisation
Kendriya Sainik Board provides grants to Indian Gorkha Ex Servicemen Welfare Association, Dehradun to look after the welfare of Indian Gorkha Ex Servicemen and their families.
Rehabilitation Centres/Training cum Production Centres for Widows of Defence Personnel
There are 18 Rehabilitation Centres/Training Centres/ Training cum Production Centres/Vocational Centres. These Centres provide Training Courses in Tailoring, Knitting, Stitching, Typing, Sewing, Stenography, Computer Programming, etc. For details of the location of Rehabilitation Centers click here.
Hostels for War Widows/Widows of Defence Personnel
Kendriya Sainik Board shares expenditure on 50 percent basis of the cost of the construction and thereafter the maintenance of Widows Hostels and Old Age Homes. These Hostels/Homes are at Bihar (Albert Eeka Memorial Complex, Patna), J&K (Jammu), Maharashtra (Naval War Memorial Hostel at Mumbai for Naval War Widows), Madhya Pradesh (Mahar Regimental Centre, Saugor and J&K Rifles Regimental Centre, Jabalpur), Meghalaya (Assam Regimental Centre, Shillong), Uttar Pradesh (Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre, Lansdowne, Kumaon Regimental Centre, Ranikhet, Rajput Regimental Centre, Fatehgarh and AMC Centre & School, Lucknow), Delhi (War Widow Home Capacity for 30 inmates located at 18/1, Aruna Asaf Ali Road, New Delhi 110057) and Tamil Nadu (War Widows Home, Chennai 600 004).
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Family Pension Pre 2006
Pre 2006
Enhanced Rate of Family Pension for first seven years after death or the pensioner attaining 67 years of age whichever is earlier.
After seven years normal rate of Family Pension is payable.
Existing enhanced /normal rate of pension will be revised by the consolidation formula (Enhanced / Normal Rate of Pension + DP ) * 24 % of Enhanced / Normal Rate of Pension + 40 % of Enhanced / Normal Pension
However, Family Pension so consolidated should not be less than 30 % of the sum of minimum of the Pay Band + GP + MSP
EXAMPLE PRE 2006 FAMILY PENSION -PBORS
(a)Original Basic Pension as per PPO 4895
(b)Enhanced Family Pension as per PPO 4895
(c)Dearness Pension on Enhanced Family Pension 2448
(d)Normal Family Pension as per PPO or 60% of Basic Pension 2937
(e)Dearness Pension on Normal Family Pension 1469
(f)Existing Enhanced Rate of Family Pension (b + c) 7343
(g)Existing normal rate of family pension (d+e) 4406
(h)Revised rate of Enhanced Family Pension
on 01 Jan 06
(4895 + 2448)*24% + 40% of 4895 11063
(j) Revised rate of normal family pension as on 01 Jan 06
(2937 + 1469) *24% + 40% of 2937 6638
EXAMPLE PRE 2006 FAMILY PENSION - OFFICERS
(a)Original Basic Pension as per PPO 10900
(b)Enhanced Family Pension as per PPO 10900
(c)Dearness Pension on Enhanced Family Pension 5450
(d)Normal Family Pension as per PPO or 60% of Basic Pension 6540
(e)Dearness Pension on Normal Family Pension 3270
(f)Existing Enhanced Rate of Family Pension (b + c) 16350
(g)Existing normal rate of family pension (d+e) 9810
(h)Revised rate of Enhanced Family Pension
on 01 Jan 06 (Enhanced Family Pension will be stepped up to 26150) 24634
(j) Revised rate of normal family pension as on 01 Jan 06
(Family Pension will be stepped up to 15690 as mentioned in Revised Annexture II
14781
Enhanced Rate of Family Pension for first seven years after death or the pensioner attaining 67 years of age whichever is earlier.
After seven years normal rate of Family Pension is payable.
Existing enhanced /normal rate of pension will be revised by the consolidation formula (Enhanced / Normal Rate of Pension + DP ) * 24 % of Enhanced / Normal Rate of Pension + 40 % of Enhanced / Normal Pension
However, Family Pension so consolidated should not be less than 30 % of the sum of minimum of the Pay Band + GP + MSP
EXAMPLE PRE 2006 FAMILY PENSION -PBORS
(a)Original Basic Pension as per PPO 4895
(b)Enhanced Family Pension as per PPO 4895
(c)Dearness Pension on Enhanced Family Pension 2448
(d)Normal Family Pension as per PPO or 60% of Basic Pension 2937
(e)Dearness Pension on Normal Family Pension 1469
(f)Existing Enhanced Rate of Family Pension (b + c) 7343
(g)Existing normal rate of family pension (d+e) 4406
(h)Revised rate of Enhanced Family Pension
on 01 Jan 06
(4895 + 2448)*24% + 40% of 4895 11063
(j) Revised rate of normal family pension as on 01 Jan 06
(2937 + 1469) *24% + 40% of 2937 6638
EXAMPLE PRE 2006 FAMILY PENSION - OFFICERS
(a)Original Basic Pension as per PPO 10900
(b)Enhanced Family Pension as per PPO 10900
(c)Dearness Pension on Enhanced Family Pension 5450
(d)Normal Family Pension as per PPO or 60% of Basic Pension 6540
(e)Dearness Pension on Normal Family Pension 3270
(f)Existing Enhanced Rate of Family Pension (b + c) 16350
(g)Existing normal rate of family pension (d+e) 9810
(h)Revised rate of Enhanced Family Pension
on 01 Jan 06 (Enhanced Family Pension will be stepped up to 26150) 24634
(j) Revised rate of normal family pension as on 01 Jan 06
(Family Pension will be stepped up to 15690 as mentioned in Revised Annexture II
14781
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Honorary Naib Subedars have a real reason to cheer by Maj navdeep singh
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Honorary Naib Subedars have a real reason to cheer
The govt has finally notified an extremely well deserved relief to Havildars granted the Honorary rank of Naib Subedar.
Till date, Hony Naib Subedars were granted a pension of Havildar with Rs 100 as an additional benefit for the Honorary rank as per Regulation 137 of the Pension Regulations for the Army – 1961 (as amended in 1991). A mere pittance it was !!!
Accepting the recommendations of the 6th CPC in this regard, the govt has notified that Havildars granted the Hony rank of Naib Subedar shall now be paid a pension of a regularly promoted Naib Subedar. The said benefit would however only be extended to pension and not for encashment of leave etc.
In actual terms, what does it translate into ?
This for pre-06 pensioners :
Theoretically, for full pensionable service, the minimum guaranteed pension for Hony Naib Subedars till date was :
50% of 5200 (Minimum of Pay in Pay Band-1) + 2800 (Grade Pay) + 2000 (MSP) = Rs 5000
After the new orders, the minimum guaranteed pension shall be :
50 % of 9300 (Minimum of Pay in Pay Band-2) + 4200 (Grade Pay) + 2000 (MSP) = Rs 7750
A good leap.
Click to get the orders..
Honorary Naib Subedars have a real reason to cheer
The govt has finally notified an extremely well deserved relief to Havildars granted the Honorary rank of Naib Subedar.
Till date, Hony Naib Subedars were granted a pension of Havildar with Rs 100 as an additional benefit for the Honorary rank as per Regulation 137 of the Pension Regulations for the Army – 1961 (as amended in 1991). A mere pittance it was !!!
Accepting the recommendations of the 6th CPC in this regard, the govt has notified that Havildars granted the Hony rank of Naib Subedar shall now be paid a pension of a regularly promoted Naib Subedar. The said benefit would however only be extended to pension and not for encashment of leave etc.
In actual terms, what does it translate into ?
This for pre-06 pensioners :
Theoretically, for full pensionable service, the minimum guaranteed pension for Hony Naib Subedars till date was :
50% of 5200 (Minimum of Pay in Pay Band-1) + 2800 (Grade Pay) + 2000 (MSP) = Rs 5000
After the new orders, the minimum guaranteed pension shall be :
50 % of 9300 (Minimum of Pay in Pay Band-2) + 4200 (Grade Pay) + 2000 (MSP) = Rs 7750
A good leap.
Click to get the orders..
Friday, July 3, 2009
6th CPC Report Implementation : Orders & Cicrulars
6th CPC Report Implementation : Orders & Cicrulars
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Armed Forces Pensioners / Family Pensioners
Pre 1-1-2006
Circular No. 397 :
Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission – Consolidation of Pension of Pre 2006 Armed Forces
Pensioners /Family Pensioners
Circular No. 401 :
Corrigendum - Pension Pre-2006 dated 18-12-2008
Circular No. 403 : Corrigendum - Pension Pre-2006 dated 02-02-2009
Circular No. 410 :
Implementation of Govt. decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission - Rationalization of casualty Pensionary Awards for the Armed Forces Officers and Personnel below Officer Rank(PBOR) including DSC and Territorial Army Personnel retiring /discharged /invalided out from service prior to 01.01.2006.
Circular No. 412 :
Implementation of Government decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission Revision of Pension of Pre 2006 Military Nursing Service (MNS) Officers retiree pensioners / Family Pensioners Armed Forces Pensioners / Family Pensioners.
GOI, MOD letter No. 17(4)/2008(1)/D(Pen/Policy) Dated 11th November 2008
Grant of dearness relief at the revised rates notified vide Dept. of P&PW OM No. 42/2/2008-P&PW(G) dated 12.9.2008.
Post 1-1-2006.
Circular No. 400 :
Implementation of Govt. decision on recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission regarding pensionary benefits for Armed Forces Personnel below Officer Rank (PBOR) retiring or dying in harness on or after 01.01.2006
Service Pension Implementation of Govt. decision on recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission regarding pensionary benefits for Armed Forces Commissioned Officers retiring or dying in harness on or after 01.01.2006. : Retiring Pension
Government of India letter no. 17(4 )/2008(2)/D(Pen/Pol) dated 12/11/2008
Government of India letter no. 17(4 )/2008(2)/D(Pen/Policy) dated 27/11/2008 : Corrigendum to GOI letter no. 17(4 )/2008(2)/D(Pen/Pol) dated 12/11/2008
SOP received from the Addl Dte Gen Personnel Services, Adjutant General's Branch Integrated HQ of MOD(ARMY), New Delhi......
Circular No. 406 : Ordinary Family Pension award in respect of PBOR who died/discharged on or after 01.01.2006.
Circular No. 408 : Issue of Corr. for filling/punching of Data Sheet bearing No. 202-A/2008 and LPC CUM Datasheet for additional pension.
Circular No. 411 : Implementation of Govt. decision on recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission Revision of provisions regulatiang pensionary awards relating to disability pension/war injury pension/special family pension/liberalized family pension/2nd Life Award of family pension (Special family pension/Liberalised Family Pension)/Special Pension/Invalid Pension for the Armed Forces Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) discharged/invalided out from service or dying in harness on or after 01.01.2006.
Other Circulars/ Orders
Circular No. 407 :Cancellation of “S” and “DE” series PPO’s in respect of the individual discharged under LMC and Re-instated under Hon’ble High Court Judgment dated 20.11.2008.
Circular No. 409 :Disposal of Second Appeal cases relating to Disability Pension/Special Family pension—Procedure Regarding.
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Armed Forces Pensioners / Family Pensioners
Pre 1-1-2006
Circular No. 397 :
Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission – Consolidation of Pension of Pre 2006 Armed Forces
Pensioners /Family Pensioners
Circular No. 401 :
Corrigendum - Pension Pre-2006 dated 18-12-2008
Circular No. 403 : Corrigendum - Pension Pre-2006 dated 02-02-2009
Circular No. 410 :
Implementation of Govt. decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission - Rationalization of casualty Pensionary Awards for the Armed Forces Officers and Personnel below Officer Rank(PBOR) including DSC and Territorial Army Personnel retiring /discharged /invalided out from service prior to 01.01.2006.
Circular No. 412 :
Implementation of Government decision on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission Revision of Pension of Pre 2006 Military Nursing Service (MNS) Officers retiree pensioners / Family Pensioners Armed Forces Pensioners / Family Pensioners.
GOI, MOD letter No. 17(4)/2008(1)/D(Pen/Policy) Dated 11th November 2008
Grant of dearness relief at the revised rates notified vide Dept. of P&PW OM No. 42/2/2008-P&PW(G) dated 12.9.2008.
Post 1-1-2006.
Circular No. 400 :
Implementation of Govt. decision on recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission regarding pensionary benefits for Armed Forces Personnel below Officer Rank (PBOR) retiring or dying in harness on or after 01.01.2006
Service Pension Implementation of Govt. decision on recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission regarding pensionary benefits for Armed Forces Commissioned Officers retiring or dying in harness on or after 01.01.2006. : Retiring Pension
Government of India letter no. 17(4 )/2008(2)/D(Pen/Pol) dated 12/11/2008
Government of India letter no. 17(4 )/2008(2)/D(Pen/Policy) dated 27/11/2008 : Corrigendum to GOI letter no. 17(4 )/2008(2)/D(Pen/Pol) dated 12/11/2008
SOP received from the Addl Dte Gen Personnel Services, Adjutant General's Branch Integrated HQ of MOD(ARMY), New Delhi......
Circular No. 406 : Ordinary Family Pension award in respect of PBOR who died/discharged on or after 01.01.2006.
Circular No. 408 : Issue of Corr. for filling/punching of Data Sheet bearing No. 202-A/2008 and LPC CUM Datasheet for additional pension.
Circular No. 411 : Implementation of Govt. decision on recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission Revision of provisions regulatiang pensionary awards relating to disability pension/war injury pension/special family pension/liberalized family pension/2nd Life Award of family pension (Special family pension/Liberalised Family Pension)/Special Pension/Invalid Pension for the Armed Forces Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) discharged/invalided out from service or dying in harness on or after 01.01.2006.
Other Circulars/ Orders
Circular No. 407 :Cancellation of “S” and “DE” series PPO’s in respect of the individual discharged under LMC and Re-instated under Hon’ble High Court Judgment dated 20.11.2008.
Circular No. 409 :Disposal of Second Appeal cases relating to Disability Pension/Special Family pension—Procedure Regarding.
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The Chief Accountant, RBI, Deptt. of Govt. Bank Account Central
C-7 IInd Floor Bandre Kurla Complex, P.B. No. 8143 Bandre East,
All CMDs of Public Sector Banks
CMD of ICICI Bank
CMD of HDFC Bank
Military and Air Attache, Indian Embassy Kathmandu Nepal.
The Defence Pension Disbursing Officers.
The Treasury officers.
The Pay and Accounts Office.
Pay and Accounts Office, Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai.
The Post Master Kathua (J & K), Camp Bell Bay (Andaman &
Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations
of the Sixth Central Pay Commission – Revision of Pension of Pre
2006 Armed Forces Pensioners / Family Pensioners.
Reference:-GOI, MOD letter No. No. 17(4)/2008(1)/D(Pen/Policy) dated 11.11.2008 and this Office Circulars No. 397 dated 18.11.2008, 398 dated 18.11.2008 and No. 401 dated 18.12.2008
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Annexure – II of the Ministry of Defence letter No. 17(4)/2008(1)/D
(Pen/Policy) dated 11.11.2008 which was modified/substituted vide Ministry of Defence letter No. 17(4)/2008(1)/D (Pen/Policy) dated 11.12.2008 is further substituted by enclosed Annexure II vide MOD letter No. 17(4)/2008(1)/D
(Pen/Policy) dated 20.01.2009(copy enclosed), which is self explanatory.
In Annexure-III, Table - 2 of MOD letter dated 11.11.2008, the rate of
family pension in respect of Nb Subedar Group ’A’/’X’ and Subedar Group ’A’/’X’
Nb Sub Group “A”/”X”
Subedar Group “A”/”X’”
The words and figures “under Para 5.1” as appearing below the Table but
above the Notes of Annexure –I
(Pen/Services) dated 11.11.2008 may be deleted as it has no relevance to Para
5.(Para 5.1.not in existence)
4.
It has come to the notice that some of the PDAs while consolidating the Pension/family pension under Annexure –I to MOD letter dated 11.11.2008 are
not stepping up the pension/family pension vide Annexure –II and Annexure-III
to MOD letter where it is beneficial than the pension under Annexure -I in
respect of the commissioned officers / PBOR. They are resorting only to the
consolidation of pension as per the Annexure –I. Such action on the part of the
PDAs, in particular to Banks, is not in accordance to the Government Orders,
leads to complaints from the Pensioners/ Family Pensioners and has been viewed
seriously by the Government as it is affecting the morale of the Ex Service men.
Detailed instructions in this regard already exist in Para 6 of this office circular
No. 397 dated 18.11.2008.
However, it is once again reiterated that the PDAs may invariably adhere
to the following steps while revising the pension/family pension with effect from
1.1.2006.
(i)
First, determine the basic pension from the records held and consolidate
as per Annexure –I to MOD letter No.17 (4)/2008(1)/D (Pen/services) dated
11.11.2008.
(ii)
Thereafter check the pension so consolidated against the minimum
pension authorised under the protection clause as in Annexure – II in respect of
the commissioned officers and Annexure –III in respect of Personnel Below
Officers Rank with reference to rank last held and qualifying service. The
pension/family pension as per Annexure –II or Annexure-III as the case may be,
if beneficial, is to be paid with effect from 1.1.2006.
5.
Lt General holding appointment of Army Commander and Vice Chief of the
Army Staff in Army and equivalent rank in Navy and Air Force were granted
higher rate of pension on their retirement after 1.3.1978.Pension Payment Order
(PPO) in their respect do/do not indicate the specific appointment they held on
the date of retirement. However, while revising their pension on implementation
of Fifth CPC, the Corrigendum PPO in each case indicate the appointment held by
the Lt General as Army Commander or Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS).PDAs
are therefore, requested to look into their records and revise the pension of
Army Commanders/VCOAS accordingly vide Annexure –I read with Annexure –II
to MOD letter 11.11.2008 as now substituted. Where the PDAs are not able to
locate the Corr PPO revising pension for Army Commander/VCOAS with effect
from 1.1.1996, in their record, the officer may be requested to provide his copy
of PPO(Photocopy may be retained by the Officer) and pension may be revised
and simultaneously the case may be referred to the Pension Sanctioning
authority concerned for confirmation of the revised rate of pension with effect
from 1.1.2006.
6.
In Annexure-I of MOD letter dated 11.11.2008, consolidated rate of
pension for basic pension of above Rs. 13000/- but less than Rs. 15000/- have
not been indicated due to the fixed scale of pension. In cases where existing
pension is more than Rs. 13000/- the same shall be consolidated as per
provision of Para 4 of MOD letter dated 11.11.2008.
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7.
Further, in some cases the quantum of pension indicated in Annexure –III
to MOD’s letter No.17 (4)/2008(1)/ D (Pen/Policy) dated 11.11.2008 as
circulated vide this office Circular No. 397 dated 18.11.2008 quoted under
reference, in respect of Naik and Havildar having less qualifying service than
their full terms of engagements plus admissible weightage works out to be less
as compared to the one shown for the rank of a Sepoy. This is due to higher
weightage of 10 years admissible to a Sepoy as compared to the rank of Naik
and Havildar, the admissible weightage for whom is comparatively less viz. 8
years and 6 years respectively. Therefore, where even if each of them have
rendered equal number of years of actual qualifying service, the qualifying
service for pension with weightage in the case of Sepoy will be more by 4 years
as compared to Havildar and by 2 years as compared to Naik. The prorata
reduction in the quantum of admissible pension will thus be more in the case of
Havildar by 4 years and 2 years for Naik as compared to the Sepoy even if they
render equal number of actual qualifying service.
It is further clarified that the said Annexure-III is not the ultimate
determinator for the entitlement of pension and in case the revised pension as
per Annexure –I to the MOD’s letter dated 11.11.2008 happens to be more
beneficial than the one indicted in the Annexure -III ibid, more beneficial
pension will be payable. However, in case the pension consolidated as per
Annexure –I read with para 4 of MOD letter dated 11.11.2008 is less than the
amount indicated in Annexure –III, the pension protection as indicated in these
tables will be given. The rate of pension in Annexure –III is protective and not
the entitlement.
8.
Appendix ‘A’ of Circular No. 397 dated 18.11.2008 has been slightly
modified. Now the Pay Bands in respect of PBOR and Commissioned Officers
introduced in 6th CPC with effect from 1.1.2006 are also included in this
Appendix ‘A’ for information. The modified Appendix “A” is enclosed for
information of all concerned.
9.
It is observed that during implementation of Ministry of Defence letter
dated 11.11.2008 (Circular NO 397 dated 18.11.2008), several queries are being
received from various corners.
Therefore,the following further clarifications/instructions are issued for the smooth implementation of Ministry of Defence letter on the subject:-
(i)
As per existing rule, pension of TS Naik/Hony NK and Hony Havildar is
Re 1/- less than pension admissible for NK and Havildar for the same length of
qualifying Service and group of pay in which he was last paid respectively. It is
therefore, clarified that the rate of pension shown in Annexure III (modified
parity of pension) may be reduced by Re 1/- while comparing revised pension for
TS Naik, Hony Naik and Hony Havildar between Annexure –I and Annexure-III –
Table 1.
(ii)
Havildar granted Hony rank of Nb Subedar and retired prior to 1.1.96 are
drawing consolidated pension taking into account the additional pension of
Rs 100/- pm with effect from 1.1.1996 as per MOD letter dated 14.07.1998.The
scheme of improvement in pension of PBOR introduced with effect from 1.1.2006
vide MOD letter No.14 (3)/2004-D(Pen/Sers) –Vol –III dated 1.2.2006 and No.
14(3)/2004-D(Pen/Sers) –Vol V dated 2.5.2006 was not beneficial to Havildar
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granted honorary rank of Naib Subedar. However, Havildar retired on or after
1.1.96 and granted Hony rank of Naib Subedar and who are in receipt of
additional pension of Rs 100/-pm with pension for Havildar, during revision of
their pension as per orders of Improvement of Pension of PBOR this additional
pension of Rs 100/- is included in RCP shown in table No.6, 18 and 24 of Circular
No.350 dated 19.5.2006. Thus the pension of Havildar granted Hony Nb Sub
whether retired prior to 1.1.96 or on or after 1.1.96, their revised pension as per
orders of Improvement in Pension of PBOR i.e. Circular No.350 may be
consolidated under Annexure –I of MOD letter dated 11.11.2008. Neither further
additional pension of Rs 100/- will be taken for consolidation in such cases nor
will it be paid further in addition to the consolidated as per Annexure I or
stepped up pension where rate of pension is beneficial in Annexure – III.
(iii)
PBOR discharged prior to 1.6.1953 may be equated to PBOR of “Y” group
as there were no groups prior to 01.06.53. Therefore revised pension as in
Annexure –III in respect of those PBOR who retired prior to 01.06.53 may be
treated equivalent to Gp ‘Y’.
(iv)
An Artificer rank of the Navy will be treated in Gp ‘X’ of that rank.
(v)
For the purpose of modified parity as per Annexure – III, Gp ‘V’ in Air
Force and Naval Aviation and Sub Marine Sailors other than those on Gp ‘A’ rate
of pay in Navy, will be treated as Gp ‘Y’ of that rank and service.
(vi) Certain ranks and their abbreviated form as indicated in the PPOs are
given in this office Circular No. 362 dated 01.02.2007.The alternative names as
well as connected abbreviation are given below:-
Rank Also Known As
Sepoy Craftsman(Cfn),Rifleman(Rfn),Sapper(Spr),Guardsman
(Gdsm),Signalman, Para Trooper (PTR), Recruit
(Rect),Gunner(GNR),Pioneer (PNR), Sowar (SWR),
Grenadier(GDR) etc Lance Naiks are also Sepoy.
Naik Lance Dafadar or NK or L/Dafadar
Havildar Dafadar, Hav, Dfr
Nb Subedar Jamadar
Subedar Risaldar
Subedar Major Risaldar Major
(vii) In cases where Armed Forces Officers/Personnel Below Officer Rank died
in service or retired and died later after 1.1.1999, in their case Ordinary Family
Pension at enhanced rate is payable to the family member. In such cases
enhanced rate of Ordinary Family Pension is to be consolidated under Annexure
–I only and be payable upto the period notified in the PPO.
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10.
All the Pension Disbursing Authorities are requested to intimate the
progress of consolidation/Revision of Pension/Family Pension as on 31.01.2009
in the enclosed proforma as Appendix “B”. In the case of Banks, the Paying
Branches of Bank shall render the progress report through their Link Branch /
Zonal Office (LHO in case of SBI). The Link Branches will consolidate the report
for the Paying Branches under their jurisdiction and Zonal Offices will consolidate
the progress report for the Link Branches under their control and submit the
report to the Shri D C Hansda, IDAS, Dy. CDA (P), Group Officer Audit
Section, Office of the PCDA (P), Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad by
28.02.2009.Thereafter, progressive monthly report may please be
rendered by the end of the month to the nominated officer indicated
above.
11. This circular has been uploaded on PCDA (P) website
www.pcdapension.nic.in for disseminated across the defence pensioners
and PDAs.
No. Grants/Tech/0165-VIII
(S R MEENA)
Dated: 02.02.2009
Jt. C.D.A. (P)
Copy to :-
1.
Director General Re- Settlement
2.
All Record Offices/Regiment. Corp.
3.
Bureau of Sailors, Cheetah Camp, Mumbai.
4.
Air Force Record, Dhaula Kunwa, Delhi Cantt.
5.
Rajya Sainik Welfare and Re settlement Boards
6.
Ex Servicemen league.
7.
All Defence Pensioners Associations.
As the pensioners/family pensioners might not be aware about the precise reasons
leading to the stated variation in the quantum of pension as shown in Annexure –III in the case of Naik and Havildar vis a vis Sepoy. It is requested that the position as brought out in Para 7 above may be suitably explained to the Naik/Havildar pensioners. It may be clarified to them that the said Annexure – III is not the ultimate determinator for the entitlement of pension and in case the revised pension as per Annexure –I to MOD letter dated 11.11.2008
happens to be more beneficial than the one indicated in Annexure –III ibid, more beneficial pension will be payable.
2.
Consequent upon the implementation of recommendations of Sixth CPC, the
enhanced rate of ordinary family pension shall now be payable for a period of ten years, without any upper age limit from the date following the date of death of the personnel, to the family of a personnel who dies in service. These provisions will, however, not apply in cases where the period of seven years for payment of enhanced family pension has already been completed as on 01.01.2006 and the family was in receipt of normal rate of ordinary family pension on that date. There will be no change in the period for payment of enhanced family pension to the family in the case of death of a pensioner i.e. 7 years from the date of
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death or till attaining the age 67 years whichever is earlier. Where, however family pensioner
was in receipt of Enhanced rate of Ordinary Family pension on or after 01.01.2006
consequent upon death of Armed Forces Personnel in service he/ she may be advised to
contact his/ her Record Office in the case of a PBOR and CDA (O) in the case of officers to
refer his/her case for enhancement of period of payment by 3 years through a Corrigendum
PPO to his/her Pension Disbursing Authority.
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The Dy. Secretary, Govt. of India, Ministry of PPG & P (Deptt. of P & PW), Lok Nayak
Bhawan, New Delhi.
9 Director (Pensions), Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence D(Pen/Sers), Sena Bhawan,
Wing ‘A’ New Delhi.
10. Army HQrs AG’s Branch, PS-4(b) DHQ, PO New Delhi – 110011.
11. AHQ GS Branch, TA Directorate, DHQ PO New Delhi – 110011.
12. Naval HQrs, PP & A, DHQ PO New Delhi.
13. DPA, Vayu Bhawan, New Delhi – 11.
14. Air HQrs Ad PP & P – 3, West Block-VI, R. K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066.
15. Shri A. K. JENA, IDAS, Dy. CGDA(AT-II), O/O the CGDA, West Block-V, R. K.
Puram, New Delhi – 110066.
16. PCDA(Navy) No.-1, Cooperage Road, Mumbai – 400039.
17. CDA(AF), West Block-V, R. K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066.
18. JCDA(AG) Subroto Park, New Delhi – 110010.
19. Director of Audit, Defence Service, New Delhi
20. All Addl CsDA/Jt. CsDA in Main Office.
21. All GOs in Main Office.
22. The OI/C, G-1(M), AT(ORs)-Tech. & G-1/Civil (Tech.)
23. All SAOs/AOs/AAOs/SOs(A) in Gts/Ors Complex.
24. The OI/C, EDP Manual.
25. The OI/C, EDP Centre.
26. Defence Pension Liaison Cell.
27. All Sections in Main Office.
28. Spare copies in file No. Gts/Tech/0148, 148, 0162 & 0158
29. OIC,G -2 Section
30. OI/C, G - 3 Section.
31. OI/C, G - 4 Section.
32. OI/C Grants Revision Cell
33. OI/C O & M Cell
34. OI/C Complaint Cell
35. The OI/C, Reception Centre
36. The OI/C, EDP Centre (Website)
37. The OI/C, DPTI
38. Spare
(S R MEENA)
Jt. C.D.A. (P)
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No. 17(4)/2008(1)/D (Pen/Policy)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
New Delhi, Dated: 20th January, 2009.
The Chief of the Army Staff
The Chief of the Naval Staff
The Chief of the Air Staff
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GOVERNMENT DECISION ON THE
RECOMMENDATIONS
OF
THE
SIXTH
COMMISSION – REVISION OF PENSION OF PRE-1.1.2006 ARMED
FORCES PENSIONERS/FAMILY PENSIONERS.
The undersigned is directed to refer to Annexure-II to this Ministry’s letter No.
17(4)/2008(1)/D (Pen/Policy) dated 11.11.2008 as amended vide this Ministry’s letter
of even number dated 11.12.2008 on the above subject matter and to state that in
the said Annexure-II, pension and family pension in respect of Colonel & Brigadier is
higher than that of Major Generals and Lt. Generals due to non inclusion of the
element of Military Service Pay (MSP) in the case of Maj. Generals and Lt. Generals.
This anomaly has been reviewed and it has been decided that keeping in view the
fact that Colonel/Brigadier have been placed in PB-4 and MSP of Rs. 6,000/- is
reckoned in their case for the purpose of stepping up of the pension/family pension,
the pension of Maj. Generals/Lt. Generals may also be regulated under Para 5 of the
Ministry’s above quoted letter dated 11.11.2008 so as to ensure that consolidated
pension is not lower than 50% of the minimum of the PB-4 (Rs. 37,400/-) plus grade
pay of Rs. 10,000/- plus notional MSP of Rs. 6,000/- in the case of Maj. Generals &
equivalent and not lower than 50% of the minimum of PB-4 (Rs. 37,400/-) plus grade
pay of Rs. 12,000/- plus notional MSP of Rs. 6,000/- in the case of Lt. Generals &
equivalent, where the pensioners have full qualifying service including weightage.
Hence, for the purpose of stepping up, the pension of Pre-1.1.2006 retirees with
qualifying service of 33 years will be Rs. 26,700/- in the case of Maj. Generals &
equivalent and Rs. 27,700/- in the case of Lt. Generals & equivalent. Pension to
those Commissioned officers retired with qualifying service including weightage of
less than 33 years, will continue to be proportionate to the full pension based on their actual qualifying service with weightage.
2.
The stepped up family pension would also accordingly be Rs. 16,020/- for
families of Maj. Generals & equivalent and Rs. 16,620/- for families of Lt. Generals & equivalent.
3.
A revised table to the above effect is enclosed as Annexure-II to this letter in
substitution of the Annexure-II (Revised)) to this Ministry’s above quoted letter dated 11.12.2008.
4.
The following amendment in Annexure-III, Table-2 : Family Pension, is also
made-
“The rate of Family Pension in respect of Nb Subedar “A”/”X” and Subedar
“A”/”X” may be amended to read as “5070” and “5190” for 5570 and 5490
respectively”.
5. All other entries remain unchanged.
6. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Division of this Ministry vide
their UO No. 157/DFA(P) dated 20.1.2009.
7.Hindi version will follow.
Copy to:
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OFFICE OF THE PCDA (PENSIONS), DRAUPADI GHAT ALLAHABAD
The Chief Accountant, RBI, Deptt. of Govt. Bank Account Central
C-7 IInd Floor Bandre Kurla Complex, P.B. No. 8143 Bandre East,
All CMDs of Public Sector Banks
CMD of ICICI Bank
CMD of HDFC Bank
Military and Air Attache, Indian Embassy Kathmandu Nepal.
The Defence Pension Disbursing Officers.
The Treasury officers.
The Pay and Accounts Office.
Pay and Accounts Office, Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai.
The Post Master Kathua (J & K), Camp Bell Bay (Andaman &
Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations
of the Sixth Central Pay Commission – Revision of Pension of Pre
2006 Armed Forces Pensioners / Family Pensioners.
Reference:-GOI, MOD letter No. No. 17(4)/2008(1)/D(Pen/Policy) dated 11.11.2008 and this Office Circulars No. 397 dated 18.11.2008, 398 dated 18.11.2008 and No. 401 dated 18.12.2008
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Annexure – II of the Ministry of Defence letter No. 17(4)/2008(1)/D
(Pen/Policy) dated 11.11.2008 which was modified/substituted vide Ministry of Defence letter No. 17(4)/2008(1)/D (Pen/Policy) dated 11.12.2008 is further substituted by enclosed Annexure II vide MOD letter No. 17(4)/2008(1)/D
(Pen/Policy) dated 20.01.2009(copy enclosed), which is self explanatory.
In Annexure-III, Table - 2 of MOD letter dated 11.11.2008, the rate of
family pension in respect of Nb Subedar Group ’A’/’X’ and Subedar Group ’A’/’X’
Nb Sub Group “A”/”X”
Subedar Group “A”/”X’”
The words and figures “under Para 5.1” as appearing below the Table but
above the Notes of Annexure –I
(Pen/Services) dated 11.11.2008 may be deleted as it has no relevance to Para
5.(Para 5.1.not in existence)
4.
It has come to the notice that some of the PDAs while consolidating the Pension/family pension under Annexure –I to MOD letter dated 11.11.2008 are
not stepping up the pension/family pension vide Annexure –II and Annexure-III
to MOD letter where it is beneficial than the pension under Annexure -I in
respect of the commissioned officers / PBOR. They are resorting only to the
consolidation of pension as per the Annexure –I. Such action on the part of the
PDAs, in particular to Banks, is not in accordance to the Government Orders,
leads to complaints from the Pensioners/ Family Pensioners and has been viewed
seriously by the Government as it is affecting the morale of the Ex Service men.
Detailed instructions in this regard already exist in Para 6 of this office circular
No. 397 dated 18.11.2008.
However, it is once again reiterated that the PDAs may invariably adhere
to the following steps while revising the pension/family pension with effect from
1.1.2006.
(i)
First, determine the basic pension from the records held and consolidate
as per Annexure –I to MOD letter No.17 (4)/2008(1)/D (Pen/services) dated
11.11.2008.
(ii)
Thereafter check the pension so consolidated against the minimum
pension authorised under the protection clause as in Annexure – II in respect of
the commissioned officers and Annexure –III in respect of Personnel Below
Officers Rank with reference to rank last held and qualifying service. The
pension/family pension as per Annexure –II or Annexure-III as the case may be,
if beneficial, is to be paid with effect from 1.1.2006.
5.
Lt General holding appointment of Army Commander and Vice Chief of the
Army Staff in Army and equivalent rank in Navy and Air Force were granted
higher rate of pension on their retirement after 1.3.1978.Pension Payment Order
(PPO) in their respect do/do not indicate the specific appointment they held on
the date of retirement. However, while revising their pension on implementation
of Fifth CPC, the Corrigendum PPO in each case indicate the appointment held by
the Lt General as Army Commander or Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS).PDAs
are therefore, requested to look into their records and revise the pension of
Army Commanders/VCOAS accordingly vide Annexure –I read with Annexure –II
to MOD letter 11.11.2008 as now substituted. Where the PDAs are not able to
locate the Corr PPO revising pension for Army Commander/VCOAS with effect
from 1.1.1996, in their record, the officer may be requested to provide his copy
of PPO(Photocopy may be retained by the Officer) and pension may be revised
and simultaneously the case may be referred to the Pension Sanctioning
authority concerned for confirmation of the revised rate of pension with effect
from 1.1.2006.
6.
In Annexure-I of MOD letter dated 11.11.2008, consolidated rate of
pension for basic pension of above Rs. 13000/- but less than Rs. 15000/- have
not been indicated due to the fixed scale of pension. In cases where existing
pension is more than Rs. 13000/- the same shall be consolidated as per
provision of Para 4 of MOD letter dated 11.11.2008.
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7.
Further, in some cases the quantum of pension indicated in Annexure –III
to MOD’s letter No.17 (4)/2008(1)/ D (Pen/Policy) dated 11.11.2008 as
circulated vide this office Circular No. 397 dated 18.11.2008 quoted under
reference, in respect of Naik and Havildar having less qualifying service than
their full terms of engagements plus admissible weightage works out to be less
as compared to the one shown for the rank of a Sepoy. This is due to higher
weightage of 10 years admissible to a Sepoy as compared to the rank of Naik
and Havildar, the admissible weightage for whom is comparatively less viz. 8
years and 6 years respectively. Therefore, where even if each of them have
rendered equal number of years of actual qualifying service, the qualifying
service for pension with weightage in the case of Sepoy will be more by 4 years
as compared to Havildar and by 2 years as compared to Naik. The prorata
reduction in the quantum of admissible pension will thus be more in the case of
Havildar by 4 years and 2 years for Naik as compared to the Sepoy even if they
render equal number of actual qualifying service.
It is further clarified that the said Annexure-III is not the ultimate
determinator for the entitlement of pension and in case the revised pension as
per Annexure –I to the MOD’s letter dated 11.11.2008 happens to be more
beneficial than the one indicted in the Annexure -III ibid, more beneficial
pension will be payable. However, in case the pension consolidated as per
Annexure –I read with para 4 of MOD letter dated 11.11.2008 is less than the
amount indicated in Annexure –III, the pension protection as indicated in these
tables will be given. The rate of pension in Annexure –III is protective and not
the entitlement.
8.
Appendix ‘A’ of Circular No. 397 dated 18.11.2008 has been slightly
modified. Now the Pay Bands in respect of PBOR and Commissioned Officers
introduced in 6th CPC with effect from 1.1.2006 are also included in this
Appendix ‘A’ for information. The modified Appendix “A” is enclosed for
information of all concerned.
9.
It is observed that during implementation of Ministry of Defence letter
dated 11.11.2008 (Circular NO 397 dated 18.11.2008), several queries are being
received from various corners.
Therefore,the following further clarifications/instructions are issued for the smooth implementation of Ministry of Defence letter on the subject:-
(i)
As per existing rule, pension of TS Naik/Hony NK and Hony Havildar is
Re 1/- less than pension admissible for NK and Havildar for the same length of
qualifying Service and group of pay in which he was last paid respectively. It is
therefore, clarified that the rate of pension shown in Annexure III (modified
parity of pension) may be reduced by Re 1/- while comparing revised pension for
TS Naik, Hony Naik and Hony Havildar between Annexure –I and Annexure-III –
Table 1.
(ii)
Havildar granted Hony rank of Nb Subedar and retired prior to 1.1.96 are
drawing consolidated pension taking into account the additional pension of
Rs 100/- pm with effect from 1.1.1996 as per MOD letter dated 14.07.1998.The
scheme of improvement in pension of PBOR introduced with effect from 1.1.2006
vide MOD letter No.14 (3)/2004-D(Pen/Sers) –Vol –III dated 1.2.2006 and No.
14(3)/2004-D(Pen/Sers) –Vol V dated 2.5.2006 was not beneficial to Havildar
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granted honorary rank of Naib Subedar. However, Havildar retired on or after
1.1.96 and granted Hony rank of Naib Subedar and who are in receipt of
additional pension of Rs 100/-pm with pension for Havildar, during revision of
their pension as per orders of Improvement of Pension of PBOR this additional
pension of Rs 100/- is included in RCP shown in table No.6, 18 and 24 of Circular
No.350 dated 19.5.2006. Thus the pension of Havildar granted Hony Nb Sub
whether retired prior to 1.1.96 or on or after 1.1.96, their revised pension as per
orders of Improvement in Pension of PBOR i.e. Circular No.350 may be
consolidated under Annexure –I of MOD letter dated 11.11.2008. Neither further
additional pension of Rs 100/- will be taken for consolidation in such cases nor
will it be paid further in addition to the consolidated as per Annexure I or
stepped up pension where rate of pension is beneficial in Annexure – III.
(iii)
PBOR discharged prior to 1.6.1953 may be equated to PBOR of “Y” group
as there were no groups prior to 01.06.53. Therefore revised pension as in
Annexure –III in respect of those PBOR who retired prior to 01.06.53 may be
treated equivalent to Gp ‘Y’.
(iv)
An Artificer rank of the Navy will be treated in Gp ‘X’ of that rank.
(v)
For the purpose of modified parity as per Annexure – III, Gp ‘V’ in Air
Force and Naval Aviation and Sub Marine Sailors other than those on Gp ‘A’ rate
of pay in Navy, will be treated as Gp ‘Y’ of that rank and service.
(vi) Certain ranks and their abbreviated form as indicated in the PPOs are
given in this office Circular No. 362 dated 01.02.2007.The alternative names as
well as connected abbreviation are given below:-
Rank Also Known As
Sepoy Craftsman(Cfn),Rifleman(Rfn),Sapper(Spr),Guardsman
(Gdsm),Signalman, Para Trooper (PTR), Recruit
(Rect),Gunner(GNR),Pioneer (PNR), Sowar (SWR),
Grenadier(GDR) etc Lance Naiks are also Sepoy.
Naik Lance Dafadar or NK or L/Dafadar
Havildar Dafadar, Hav, Dfr
Nb Subedar Jamadar
Subedar Risaldar
Subedar Major Risaldar Major
(vii) In cases where Armed Forces Officers/Personnel Below Officer Rank died
in service or retired and died later after 1.1.1999, in their case Ordinary Family
Pension at enhanced rate is payable to the family member. In such cases
enhanced rate of Ordinary Family Pension is to be consolidated under Annexure
–I only and be payable upto the period notified in the PPO.
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10.
All the Pension Disbursing Authorities are requested to intimate the
progress of consolidation/Revision of Pension/Family Pension as on 31.01.2009
in the enclosed proforma as Appendix “B”. In the case of Banks, the Paying
Branches of Bank shall render the progress report through their Link Branch /
Zonal Office (LHO in case of SBI). The Link Branches will consolidate the report
for the Paying Branches under their jurisdiction and Zonal Offices will consolidate
the progress report for the Link Branches under their control and submit the
report to the Shri D C Hansda, IDAS, Dy. CDA (P), Group Officer Audit
Section, Office of the PCDA (P), Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad by
28.02.2009.Thereafter, progressive monthly report may please be
rendered by the end of the month to the nominated officer indicated
above.
11. This circular has been uploaded on PCDA (P) website
www.pcdapension.nic.in for disseminated across the defence pensioners
and PDAs.
No. Grants/Tech/0165-VIII
(S R MEENA)
Dated: 02.02.2009
Jt. C.D.A. (P)
Copy to :-
1.
Director General Re- Settlement
2.
All Record Offices/Regiment. Corp.
3.
Bureau of Sailors, Cheetah Camp, Mumbai.
4.
Air Force Record, Dhaula Kunwa, Delhi Cantt.
5.
Rajya Sainik Welfare and Re settlement Boards
6.
Ex Servicemen league.
7.
All Defence Pensioners Associations.
As the pensioners/family pensioners might not be aware about the precise reasons
leading to the stated variation in the quantum of pension as shown in Annexure –III in the case of Naik and Havildar vis a vis Sepoy. It is requested that the position as brought out in Para 7 above may be suitably explained to the Naik/Havildar pensioners. It may be clarified to them that the said Annexure – III is not the ultimate determinator for the entitlement of pension and in case the revised pension as per Annexure –I to MOD letter dated 11.11.2008
happens to be more beneficial than the one indicated in Annexure –III ibid, more beneficial pension will be payable.
2.
Consequent upon the implementation of recommendations of Sixth CPC, the
enhanced rate of ordinary family pension shall now be payable for a period of ten years, without any upper age limit from the date following the date of death of the personnel, to the family of a personnel who dies in service. These provisions will, however, not apply in cases where the period of seven years for payment of enhanced family pension has already been completed as on 01.01.2006 and the family was in receipt of normal rate of ordinary family pension on that date. There will be no change in the period for payment of enhanced family pension to the family in the case of death of a pensioner i.e. 7 years from the date of
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death or till attaining the age 67 years whichever is earlier. Where, however family pensioner
was in receipt of Enhanced rate of Ordinary Family pension on or after 01.01.2006
consequent upon death of Armed Forces Personnel in service he/ she may be advised to
contact his/ her Record Office in the case of a PBOR and CDA (O) in the case of officers to
refer his/her case for enhancement of period of payment by 3 years through a Corrigendum
PPO to his/her Pension Disbursing Authority.
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The Dy. Secretary, Govt. of India, Ministry of PPG & P (Deptt. of P & PW), Lok Nayak
Bhawan, New Delhi.
9 Director (Pensions), Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence D(Pen/Sers), Sena Bhawan,
Wing ‘A’ New Delhi.
10. Army HQrs AG’s Branch, PS-4(b) DHQ, PO New Delhi – 110011.
11. AHQ GS Branch, TA Directorate, DHQ PO New Delhi – 110011.
12. Naval HQrs, PP & A, DHQ PO New Delhi.
13. DPA, Vayu Bhawan, New Delhi – 11.
14. Air HQrs Ad PP & P – 3, West Block-VI, R. K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066.
15. Shri A. K. JENA, IDAS, Dy. CGDA(AT-II), O/O the CGDA, West Block-V, R. K.
Puram, New Delhi – 110066.
16. PCDA(Navy) No.-1, Cooperage Road, Mumbai – 400039.
17. CDA(AF), West Block-V, R. K. Puram, New Delhi – 110066.
18. JCDA(AG) Subroto Park, New Delhi – 110010.
19. Director of Audit, Defence Service, New Delhi
20. All Addl CsDA/Jt. CsDA in Main Office.
21. All GOs in Main Office.
22. The OI/C, G-1(M), AT(ORs)-Tech. & G-1/Civil (Tech.)
23. All SAOs/AOs/AAOs/SOs(A) in Gts/Ors Complex.
24. The OI/C, EDP Manual.
25. The OI/C, EDP Centre.
26. Defence Pension Liaison Cell.
27. All Sections in Main Office.
28. Spare copies in file No. Gts/Tech/0148, 148, 0162 & 0158
29. OIC,G -2 Section
30. OI/C, G - 3 Section.
31. OI/C, G - 4 Section.
32. OI/C Grants Revision Cell
33. OI/C O & M Cell
34. OI/C Complaint Cell
35. The OI/C, Reception Centre
36. The OI/C, EDP Centre (Website)
37. The OI/C, DPTI
38. Spare
(S R MEENA)
Jt. C.D.A. (P)
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No. 17(4)/2008(1)/D (Pen/Policy)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
New Delhi, Dated: 20th January, 2009.
The Chief of the Army Staff
The Chief of the Naval Staff
The Chief of the Air Staff
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GOVERNMENT DECISION ON THE
RECOMMENDATIONS
OF
THE
SIXTH
COMMISSION – REVISION OF PENSION OF PRE-1.1.2006 ARMED
FORCES PENSIONERS/FAMILY PENSIONERS.
The undersigned is directed to refer to Annexure-II to this Ministry’s letter No.
17(4)/2008(1)/D (Pen/Policy) dated 11.11.2008 as amended vide this Ministry’s letter
of even number dated 11.12.2008 on the above subject matter and to state that in
the said Annexure-II, pension and family pension in respect of Colonel & Brigadier is
higher than that of Major Generals and Lt. Generals due to non inclusion of the
element of Military Service Pay (MSP) in the case of Maj. Generals and Lt. Generals.
This anomaly has been reviewed and it has been decided that keeping in view the
fact that Colonel/Brigadier have been placed in PB-4 and MSP of Rs. 6,000/- is
reckoned in their case for the purpose of stepping up of the pension/family pension,
the pension of Maj. Generals/Lt. Generals may also be regulated under Para 5 of the
Ministry’s above quoted letter dated 11.11.2008 so as to ensure that consolidated
pension is not lower than 50% of the minimum of the PB-4 (Rs. 37,400/-) plus grade
pay of Rs. 10,000/- plus notional MSP of Rs. 6,000/- in the case of Maj. Generals &
equivalent and not lower than 50% of the minimum of PB-4 (Rs. 37,400/-) plus grade
pay of Rs. 12,000/- plus notional MSP of Rs. 6,000/- in the case of Lt. Generals &
equivalent, where the pensioners have full qualifying service including weightage.
Hence, for the purpose of stepping up, the pension of Pre-1.1.2006 retirees with
qualifying service of 33 years will be Rs. 26,700/- in the case of Maj. Generals &
equivalent and Rs. 27,700/- in the case of Lt. Generals & equivalent. Pension to
those Commissioned officers retired with qualifying service including weightage of
less than 33 years, will continue to be proportionate to the full pension based on their actual qualifying service with weightage.
2.
The stepped up family pension would also accordingly be Rs. 16,020/- for
families of Maj. Generals & equivalent and Rs. 16,620/- for families of Lt. Generals & equivalent.
3.
A revised table to the above effect is enclosed as Annexure-II to this letter in
substitution of the Annexure-II (Revised)) to this Ministry’s above quoted letter dated 11.12.2008.
4.
The following amendment in Annexure-III, Table-2 : Family Pension, is also
made-
“The rate of Family Pension in respect of Nb Subedar “A”/”X” and Subedar
“A”/”X” may be amended to read as “5070” and “5190” for 5570 and 5490
respectively”.
5. All other entries remain unchanged.
6. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Division of this Ministry vide
their UO No. 157/DFA(P) dated 20.1.2009.
7.Hindi version will follow.
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